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G281 ELJ

1990 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,190 mi
Last recorded51,190 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Colt80,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 ELJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 May 2011 51,190 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 51,190 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 50,775 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,056 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,720 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,446 miles

Front section of exhaust has had temporary repair applied

Screen scratched

Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,416 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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G281 ELJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 80,162 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G281 ELJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 36 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G281 ELJ registered?

G281 ELJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G281 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G281 ELJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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